Lysosomal storage disease
MONDO:0002561A metabolic disorder caused by mutations in proteins critical for lysosomal function, including lysosomal enzymes, lysosomal integral membrane proteins, and proteins involved in the post-translational modification and trafficking of lysosomal proteins.
Also known as: disorder of lysosomal enzymes, lysosomal disease, lysosomal disorder, lysosomal storage disorder, lysosome disease, lysosome disorder, phospholipidosis
288 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can an oral pill boost muscle strength in pompe disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in adults with late-onset Pompe disease, a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Participants who completed a prior S-606001 study can join, and they will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a repurposed drug slow rare childhood brain diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing an oral drug called PLX-200 (gemfibrozil) in children aged 2 to 15 with certain lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), including CLN2, CLN3, Sandhoff disease, and Krabbe disease. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and may slow the pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for sanfilippo kids: Brain-Infused drug enters final testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called tralesinidase alfa in 14 children aged 1-5 with Sanfilippo syndrome type B, a rare genetic disease that causes severe brain damage. The drug is given directly into the brain fluid to replace a missing enzyme. The goal is to see if it can slo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tackle rare genetic disorder affecting brain and body
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 to 30 with Gaucher disease type 3, a rare genetic condition that can cause anemia, low platelets, an enlarged spleen, and neurological problems. Participants take the drug daily as a dissolvable…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with sanfilippo syndrome b?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JR-446 in 12 children under 6 with MPS IIIB, a rare genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure changes in certain substances in the body …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Cholesterol-Lowering cream replace surgery for eyelid bumps?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a cream containing simvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) can safely shrink yellow cholesterol deposits on the eyelids, called xanthelasma. Thirty adults will apply either the active cream or a placebo nightly for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the activ…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Klira Skin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple gel boost gum healing in diabetes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid gel to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum healing in people with both diabetes and advanced gum disease. Twenty-three participants will receive the standard cleaning on all teeth, and then two gum pockets…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to control rare brain disease in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new gene therapy called VGN-R08b for children with type III Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting the brain and body. The treatment is given as a single injection into the brain's fluid spaces. The study will monitor safety and measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Vitalgen BioPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare childhood brain disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a gene therapy for children with CLN6 Batten disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder. Twelve children will receive a single injection of the therapy into the fluid around the spinal cord. Researchers will check if it is safe and if it can slow the di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Charlotte and Gwenyth Gray Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug slow batten disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether PLX-200 (gemfibrozil) can safely slow the progression of CLN3 disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes loss of motor skills, vision, and seizures in children. About 39 kids aged 6-18 will receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 96 weeks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Gene therapy hope for rare childhood disease AGU
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of a gene therapy called DANAGALEX in 9 adults and children with aspartylglucosaminuria (AGU), a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce harmful substances in the body. Researchers will monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rare Trait Hope • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Gene therapy before birth: a new hope for babies with GM1 disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests giving a gene therapy to unborn babies diagnosed with GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme gene. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tippi Mackenzie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New gene therapy hopes to fix fatal brain diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis, which includes Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. Researchers will take blood cells from 6 patients, fix the genetic defect in the lab, and then see if these cells can help brain cells work better. The goal is to show the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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A simple brush could spot mouth cancer early in fanconi anaemia patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingPeople with Fanconi anaemia have a high risk of developing oral cancer, but standard biopsies are painful and risky due to their genetic sensitivity. This study tests a non-invasive oral brushing technique to detect early cancer cells in 115 patients aged 15 and older. If accurat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Jean-Godinot • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Smartphone videos could unlock secrets of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks how Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, progresses over time. Caregivers of children and young adults aged 1 to 25 will record videos of daily activities and answer questionnaires using a smartphone app every six months fo…
Sponsor: Phoenix Nest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study to unravel Cystinosis's Long-Term effects
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 250 people with cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes a buildup of the amino acid cystine, leading to damage in the kidneys, eyes, and other organs. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time, including kidney function, eye problems, …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental scans and AI could spot rare bone diseases faster
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take 3D scans of the inside of the mouth from 240 people with rare bone or cartilage diseases and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use shape analysis and artificial intelligence to see if these scans can help tell different diseases apart. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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What’s it like to live with untreated fabry disease? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will interview 35 adults in Sweden who have Fabry disease but are not yet receiving treatment. The goal is to learn how they experience their quality of life, daily activities, and healthcare support. By listening to patients' own stories, researchers hope to identify …
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Do patients understand their home infusion guides? new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis survey will ask about 60 people—patients with Gaucher disease, their caregivers, and home infusion nurses—how well they understand and use educational materials for at-home VPRIV infusions. The materials include an infusion diary, a guide, and an emergency plan. The goal is …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Fabry disease diagnosis differs between men and women, new study aims to find out how
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey 200 adults with Fabry disease to understand how men and women experience different paths to diagnosis. Researchers want to see if symptoms or family screening lead to diagnosis more often in one sex, and how long diagnosis takes. The goal is to identify pat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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MPS patients help design exercise program to boost mental health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a physical activity and sedentary behaviour program tailored for adults with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS). Researchers will gather input from patients, doctors, nurses, and family members through interviews, focus groups, and workshops. The goal is to des…
Sponsor: Brunel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Could a PET scan spot heart trouble in fabry disease before It's too late?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a special PET scan tracer and blood tests to better understand and predict heart damage in people with Fabry disease. Researchers will look at heart tissue samples and blood markers from 20 adult patients. The goal is to find new ways to diagnose and forecast…
Sponsor: Núcleo de Apoio à Investigação Clínica - FMUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New study aims to unmask hidden causes of childhood joint stiffness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 35 children with joint problems that are not caused by inflammation, such as stiffness or deformity. Researchers will use exams, lab tests, and imaging to find the true cause, which could be rare genetic conditions like mucopolysaccharidoses or osteogenesi…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC